The goal of the projects is to conduct a detailed survey in an important research area, as well as to carry out a small research project on a narrow topic. The research project should explore an interesting question/hypothesis.

 

Suggested project areas:

 

Ø       Network monitoring

Ø       Unwanted traffic detection

·         How do viruses and worms spread?

Ø       Problems with inter-domain routing (BGP)

·         Understanding specification of routing rules

·         Routing algorithm convergence issues

Ø       Routing protocols with rich metrics

·         Scalability and convergence issues

Ø       Transport protocols for multi-homed networks

Ø       Architectures for unusual/challenged networks

·         E.g., power-limited nodes communicating over poorly or unexpectedly-available links

Ø       Novel Internet architectures

·         Naming, routing, …

 

Timeline (Tentative):

 

Ø       Finalize project topic : Thursday, October 7th, 2004

Ø       A literature survey and precise project statement: Thursday, November 2nd, 2004

Ø       Class presentation: End of November

Ø       Final project report: December 3rd, 2004